Seasonality of calving amongst unimproved cattle in Swaziland

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Abstract

Analyszes the seasonal distribution of calving dates using dip-tank, records of cattle of the indigenous, unimproved Nguni breed in the highweld, middleveld & lowveld ecological regions of Swaziland. Discusses these findings in the context ofd nutritional characteristics of the forage available & rainfall patterns.

Citation

Tropical Agriculture;60(3): 218-220

Authors

  • Butterworth, M.H.

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